Shift : Full-time, Three 12-hour shifts 1900 – 0730 and 0700-1930
Work Arrangement : On-Site
Department : Surgical Specialties
Facility : University Hospital – 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO
Compensation :
· Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience
· Shift Differentials: Additional $2.00 per hour for weekend shift and additional $2.00 per hour for night shift
ABOUT THE JOB
MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Tech to join our Surgical Specialties team. In this role, you will support patients recovering from complex surgical procedures, trauma-related injuries, and elective bariatric surgeries while helping to ensure a safe and positive patient experience. Working alongside nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team, you will assist with activities of daily living, patient transport, meal delivery, and routine patient care needs. You will have the opportunity to interact with patients who may require specialized equipment, drains, braces, or wound care, making attention to detail and strong communication skills essential. In this fast-paced environment, you will help monitor patient well-being, respond promptly to patient requests, and contribute to the overall coordination of care. Your support plays a critical role in helping patients progress through their recovery journey while maintaining their comfort and dignity. If you are passionate about patient care, thrive in a team-oriented setting, and want to make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to join the Surgical Specialties team at MU Health Care.
ABOUT SURGICAL SPECIALTIES
Surgical Specialties is a 28-bed unit dedicated to the care of surgical and trauma patients. This unit handles a wide range of complex general surgery cases, often involving abdominal interventions. We also specialize in elective bariatric surgeries.
MU Health Care is proud to be a Level 1 Trauma Center. Our staff is expertly trained to manage trauma and acute care surgical patients with diverse diagnoses and injuries. Our patients frequently require the use of wounds, drains, braces, and specialized equipment. We work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including physical and occupational therapy, dietary services, social work, and consulting physicians, to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
· Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
· Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
· Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
· Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
· Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
· See a comprehensive list of benefits here .
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
· Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in transferring patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup and delivery of patient meal trays, and…